Article Highlight: Which Green Building Trends Will Shape 2025?
Article Overview
As the real estate industry continues its shift toward sustainability, green building practices are becoming increasingly essential. In a recent article by Commercial Property Executive, experts discuss how renewable energy solutions—particularly solar energy—are revolutionizing commercial real estate.  As we approach 2025, these trends are set to expand, driven by technological innovations, regulatory advancements, and the growing demand for environmentally conscious building practices.
Key Takeaways
- Policy Advancements Propel Sustainability: Building Performance Standards (BPS) are gaining momentum across the U.S., with nearly 50 cities now adopting regulations aimed at reducing emissions. This shift is encouraging retrofitting over new development, significantly lowering environmental impact.
- Net-Zero Targets Take Center Stage: More buildings are moving toward net-zero goals, with emphasis on both operational and embodied carbon reduction. The rise of new green building rating systems, like the upcoming LEED v5, reflects a broader movement toward comprehensive carbon management.
- Solar Landscape Leads Solar Development: Solar Landscape is at the forefront of advancing rooftop solar in commercial real estate, a model that many CRE owners are adopting. Through our partnership with Prologis, one of the world’s largest logistics real estate companies, we are transforming commercial rooftops into renewable energy hubs. With four projects already completed, 41 more approved, and another 49 under review, this collaboration is driving sustainability and enabling Prologis to deploy solar quickly and at scale.
- Sustainability Becomes a Business Imperative: As demand for climate-resilient and efficient buildings grows, property owners are finding that sustainable building practices are no longer just about compliance. Increasingly, it’s a key driver of business strategy, helping to future-proof assets, access capital, and attract environmentally conscious tenants.
Conclusion
The green building sector is undergoing a significant transformation, and 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for commercial real estate. With advancements in solar solutions, energy-efficient retrofits, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies, buildings are becoming more sustainable and resilient than ever before. Property owners who embrace these changes not only enhance the value of their assets and future-proof their portfolios but also help the environment. The adoption of solar energy solutions, particularly rooftop solar, will be key in achieving these goals, making 2025 the year commercial real estate accelerates its commitment to sustainability.
To learn more about how green building trends, including Solar Landscape projects, will shape the future of commercial real estate, read the full article on Commercial Property Executive’s website.
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